US Bridges

Bass Road over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 01.08 N SR 14 · Structure no. 040280

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,507
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bass Road over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bass Road over I-69 Nb/Sb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 65 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,507 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,954 by 2032. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBass Road
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location01.08 N SR 14
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.08881, -85.22111
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,507 (2018)
Projected traffic11,954 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bass Road over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Bass Road over I-69 Nb/Sb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Bass Road over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 6,507 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bass Road over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bass Road over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.